January 1858, Brooklyn County, NY
Eddie Johnston, Child
Fatal dog attack: bulldogs (pit bull-type)
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A Boy Killed by Dogs — A little boy named Eddie Johnston, while playing yesterday afternoon in an open lot in Water-street, Brooklyn, was set upon by two large bull-dogs, who tore off both his feet, crushed his legs, and mangled him terribly before they were discovered. It was found impossible to drive the dogs off until both were killed. The poor little fellow was taken to the Hospital, but cannot survive his injuries. He has no parents living. (New York Times, January 4, 1858)